How to Make a Southern Orchard Negroni

Name: Southern Orchard Negroni
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 1 oz. Campari; 1 oz. apple-infused gin; 1 oz. sweet vermouth; 1/4 oz. pecan-infused maple syrup; 1 apple slice, for garnish; 1 orange twist, for garnish; 1 cup gin; 1 whole Honeycrisp apple, sliced; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup pecans, toasted

A renowned mixologist and cocktail historian shares her recipe for a Negroni that pays homage to the vibrant flavors of the American south.

By Appetito Editors

9:12 AM EDT on September 20, 2024

A Southern Orchard Negroni featuring Campari.

It’s impossible to celebrate Negroni Week without acknowledging Campari since there is no Negroni without Campari.

This week, and every week, there’s plenty of classic Negronis (equal parts Campari, gin, and vermouth) being poured as well as some inventive riffs.

One such riff comes from mixologist and cocktail historian Tiffanie Barriere, a recent member of Campari’s Red Hands Program and guest judge on Netflix’s Drink Masters, whose "Southern Orchard Negroni" pays homage to the vibrant flavors and cultural heritage of the American South.

“The Southern Orchard Negroni is inspired by the classic Negroni, blending the traditional bitterness of Campari with an autumnal twist on southern cocktail culture,” says Ms. Barriere. “This version features apple-infused gin, pecan maple syrup, and the iconic Campari, creating a balanced and sophisticated cocktail. The result is a rich, earthy sweetness with crisp apple notes, perfectly complementing Campari’s bold character, offering a unique Southern profile that’s both vibrant and balanced.”

Southern Orchard Negroni

Recipe by Tiffanie Barriere

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Servings

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Prep time

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Cooking time

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Ingredients

For the Cocktail
1 oz. 1 Campari
1 oz. 1 apple-infused gin
1 oz. 1 sweet vermouth
1/4 oz. 1/4 pecan-infused maple syrup
1 1 apple slice, for garnish
1 1 orange twist, for garnish
For the Apple-infused Gin
1 cup 1 gin
1 1 whole Honeycrisp apple, sliced
1 1 cinnamon stick
**For the Pecan-infused Maple Syrup
1/2 cup 1/2 maple syrup
1/4 cup 1/4 pecans, toasted

Directions

To make the apple-infused gin
Add the gin, sliced apple, and cinnamon stick to a jar or container.
Let it infuse at room temperature for 24 hours, then strain out the apple slices and cinnamon stick.
To make the pecan-infused maple syrup
Follow the same instructions as in the previous recipe.
To make the cocktail
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add Campari, apple-infused gin, sweet vermouth, and pecan-infused maple syrup.
Stir well until chilled, about 30 seconds.
Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora Glass.
Garnish with an apple slice and an orange twist.